Baniva
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A language of Venezuela
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Abane, Avani, Ayane, Banibo, Baniva Yavitero
Population
No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by late 20th century.
Location
Amazonas state: Atabapo and Casiquiare regions; Colombia border area.
Language Status
10 (Extinct).
Dialects
Baniva, Quirruba.
Language Resources
Writing
Unwritten [Qaax].
Distinct from Baniwa [bwi] in Río Negro region.